Builer didn't use green board in bathroom
I wonder why on earth they wouldn't use dura-rock (or hardibacker) or at least greenboard; it is not that much more expensive than drywall. Sounds...
I wonder why on earth they wouldn't use dura-rock (or hardibacker) or at least greenboard; it is not that much more expensive than drywall. Sounds...
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ViewsI'd first hit up your contractor on this problem. Usually they should come through with some satisfaction....it's part of the price of using them....
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ViewsHey there Devildog! (And Hope, of course!)AHA! Found it! (It's been driving me crazy, looking for it!) http://www.bobvila.com/ultimate/Forum13/H...
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ViewsAt least black and white is fairly neutral; you can use colors around the room and have fun with it (or at least ignore it). We had a bathroom tha...
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ViewsInteresting question! I'm not an electrician, and I've never attempted doing what you suggest...but offhand I'd be hesitant to try it. I hope a m...
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ViewsI'd say most of the decision depends on the look YOU want (either way you can spend a little or a lot, and either way can end up looking very nice)...
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ViewsGreat report Melanie!Sounds like you can put the valium away. Glad to hear things are much improved. And as far as the neuroses switching to othe...
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ViewsGlenn is certainly correct. I hope I've come across as one of those saying "seek professional help!" I am a long-time homeowner and I believe tha...
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ViewsHello Hope,There was a very interesting post a couple months back on this topic. I tried a couple basic searches and couldn't find it right off. ...
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ViewsHi, glad you like the idea. I certainly do that sometimes--hire a plumber for just a short time. The trick can be to find one who'll work hourly....
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ViewsWay to go electricgirl, you are an inspiration for us all--including us homeowners that still have just a little trepidation about even putting in ...
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ViewsI'm not a plumber, but I've done some plumbing work (nothing major like a bathroom addition) and it can be surprisingly labor-intensive and frustra...
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ViewsWelcome Stephanie,Years ago we lived in the Pacific Northwest and had a hedge out of Bay Laurel. It was mature (30 yrs old at the time), but it wa...
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ViewsHi again Melanie,Piffin's post got me thinking a little ("me" and "thinking" is always a dangerous combination )We recently had our house propped...
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ViewsI'm just a homeowner (not an architect or builder) but your house sounds a bit like stucco. It's often applied to 'traditional' construction.I thi...
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ViewsGreetings jjh,I just did a quick internet search and found quite a few sites. Sounds like it's definitely a topic that is covered by regional code...
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ViewsThanks again for the info, Tom! I still need to get down to the library and look at that NEC table. I have been soooooo darn busy; today I was do...
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ViewsOn a wall, I'd just use standard tile and overlap them. I imagine mitering tile has been done but not too often. I mitered some once (maybe a 10-...
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ViewsThank you, Sir! The panels are very close, and as such a short (maybe 3") nipple is used. There's still room to squeeze some more wiring in there
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ViewsYes, definitely a strange grout phenomenon, I agree. OK, you used green-rock, so even if there was moisture behind, it wouldn't have manifested it...
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